The Central African Republic’s Disciplinary Regulations (2009) states: “In accordance with the international conventions signed or approved by the Central African Government, it is stipulated that during combat servicemen must: … protect … the wounded, sick and shipwrecked whenever circumstances permit.”

The Regulations also states: “During combat, it is also prohibited for servicemen to … despoil … the wounded … [and to] commit violence against … the life and person of the wounded, sick and shipwrecked”.